flannel quilting
#52
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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I use flannel a lot for the quilts I make for preemies. I use it for all the backs and I use the scraps for making some of the tops .
I have been doing this for 5 years and I never prewash. I have never had any problem with shrinking.
I have been doing this for 5 years and I never prewash. I have never had any problem with shrinking.
#53
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Location: So Cal
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I wouldn't wash flannel for a rag quilt or for chenile items, but for my quilt backs, I always wash in warm water. I also don't buy cheap flannel from Wal-Mart, etc. I have used Jo-Ann's more expensive flannel. The cheap stuff is really thin and gets stiff and rough after washing. Just my opinion.
#54
Originally Posted by carolaug
I love using flannel...I think its the new gen,,,,my kids say...Mom can use use flannel...I use flannel for the backing only and yup...its sooo comfortable.
#55
Originally Posted by ckcowl
YES!!! HUGE DIFFERENCE!!! good quality flannel (my favorite is BENARTEX flannels...are double sided, soft and very nice to work with...the flannels from walmart and hancocks are single sided/thin and pills really bad really quickly, like after one or two washes- (gets those little fabric balls all over the surface)-UKKY STUFF
Originally Posted by clem55
Is there much difference between quilt flannel and the flannel that you would buy at Walmart or Hancocks?
#56
I am glad to be reminded about the shrinkage in flannel. I think it is important to absolutely get the shrinkage if you are using it to back a cotton quilt since the shrinkage is so different. Interesting topic.
#58
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Location: Minnesota
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I have made at least 6 flannel quilts and never have washed flannel before quilting. I washed after the quilt was done and it shrinks like cotton fabric and gives it the old look. Maybe if a person buys real cheap flannel but I buy the flannel at the quilt shops. I have bought flannel from JoAnns and that shrunk more but it didn't affect the quilt. I have used flannel for backing on a cotton quilt and have had no problems.
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